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Kenya Forest Service KFS
Manager Information Communication Technology

Kenya Forest Service Kfs

Nairobi | Full Time | Government

Closing in 2 weeks from now

Entry Requirements:

An officer at this level shall report to Senior Manager, Corporate Services 

Duties and responsibilities

  • Advising the management on policies, strategies, procedures and emerging trends relating to ICT and software use;
  • Initiating the formulation and implementation of ICT policies, procedures and systems;
  • Planning, designing and implementing aligned ICT strategies for effective management of services at all levels;
  • Submission of timely quarterly reports on Service' information communication technology
  • Planning, monitoring and evaluation of programmes/activities within ICT;
  • Reviewing and upgrading of ICT systems;
  • Developing and initiating linkages with relevant institutions on ICT related issues;
  • Safeguarding the integrity of data and information generated from the systems;
  • Mounting efficient, effective and secure integrated network systems for revenue collection, telecommunication and management support services etc;
  • Overseeing procurement and maintenance of ICT equipments;
  • Drawing of ICT master plan as part of the strategic plan;
  • Initiating formulation of a long-term strategy procurement of ICT services and equipments;
  • Ensuring adherence to established ICT standards;
  • Ensuring ICT Risk management and Business continuity is in place;
  • Enforcing implementation of ICT policies and procedures;
  • ICT Planning, Budgeting and Reporting; and
  • Management of outsourced ICT services and service providers.
  • Promote resource mobilization for the department
  • Promote public values and principles
  • Mentoring and coaching

Additional Information:

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Person Specifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: Information Technology, Computer Science, Business IT, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or their equivalent from a recognized Institution
  • Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Information Technology, Computer Science, Business IT, Software Engineering, ICT Project Management, Computer Engineering or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution
  • Served in relevant position for at least ten 10 years with at least six 6 years’ experience in a management role
  • At least one of the following trainings Oracle developers Forms and reports, Oracle database administration DBA certification, Unix/Linux training/certifications or any other trainings on implemented ERP
  • PRINCE2, PMP or equivalent Project Management Certification
  • At least one IT management certification CompTIA Project+, CAPM, CGEIT, CSM, CISSP, COBIT or other equivalent qualifications
  • At least one 1 information Security certification CISM, CEH, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, GSECor other equivalent qualifications
  • At least any two 2 certifications from relevant professional bodies in either CCNP, CDCP, CCNA Cloud, CCNA Industrial/IoT, CCNA, MCSE, MCSA, MCSD, N+, A+ OCA, CISSP, Linux+, Network+, Microsoft Certified IT Professional MCITP, CISA, CISM, CGEIT or other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution
  • Member of the Computer Society of Kenya or an equivalent ICT professional body;
  • Successfully completed a Strategic Leadership and Development Program Course or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
  • Proficiency in Computer applications

Skills & Attributes

  • Ability to get on well with diverse workforce.
  • Honesty and Integrity.
  • Positive working attitude and ability to give and take instructions.
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision.
  • Creativity and innovation.
  • Interpersonal relations including being a team player.
  • Innovative & proactive
  • Communication skills

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